Title research: John Wick

 -What titles are displayed during the opening sequences? 

The title displayed during the opening sequence is John Wick 3 Parabellum. 
 

 - What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?  

Images prioritized in the opening sequence consist of blood, guns and coins. 

- How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset? 

This film establishes a feeling of the action genre by showing weapons and blood. 

 

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